Carlisle Races & Results Tomform Monday 17th February 2025
There were 24 Races on Monday 17th February 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 8 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Southwell, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Monday 17th February 2025
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(3) C'est Different 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who came in seventh of 10 in novice hurdle at Sandown (16f, soft) 24 days ago. Up in trip with more required on his handicap hurdle debut. Soundly beaten thus far but now goes h'capping; Welsh yard is 3-6 at Carlisle; interesting.
2
5
2nd (5) (9/1 +73%) Wee Alki
9
9/1(+73%)
(5) Wee Alki 9/1, Low-mileage sort who posted his best effort when fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Kelso (22.7f, good to soft) 50 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time for his handicap hurdle debut. Much respected. Improvement needed on handicap debut but at least it's a first realistic opportunity.
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11
3rd (11) (15/2 +73%) Atlanticexpress
7.5
15/2(+73%)
(11) Atlanticexpress 15/2, Respectable ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (24.1f, soft, 66/1) 52 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Wears 1st-time cheekpieces and drops back in trip, but 0-8 and others are more compelling.
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6
4th (6) (66/1 -200%) Fancy Nancy Pants
66
66/1(-200%)
(6) Fancy Nancy Pants 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 300/1, sixth of 7 in novice hurdle at Catterick (19.3f, good) 26 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut with more required. Has shown little but now goes handicapping off a lowly mark; one to watch in the betting.
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1
5th (1) (9/2 -64%) Bishbashbosh
4.5
9/2(-64%)
(1) Bishbashbosh 9/2, Arrives in good nick, fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (17.2f, soft) 27 days ago when left poorly placed. This Irish challenger can go well again. Irish raider; in good form the last twice; time looks right for the step back up in trip.
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9
6th (9) (22/1 +33%) Catcha Flight
22
22/1(+33%)
(9) Catcha Flight 22/1, Modest maiden hurdler. 125/1, below-form eleventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, soft) 46 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time with work to do. Well beaten at 125-1 at Ayr on h'cap debut; transformation needed in first-time tongue-tie.
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4
7th (4) (11/2 +45%) My Lady Elektra
5.5
11/2(+45%)
(4) My Lady Elektra 11/2, Fair ex-French maiden hurdler but yet to fire here, only fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (18.1f, good to soft) 50 days ago. Tongue strap/cheekpieces go on now on the back of a wind op and she needs to step forward. Has had wind op but needs to improve upon her British form to pose a threat.
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10
8th (10) (7/2 -27%) Kingston Rock
3.5
7/2(-27%)
(10) Kingston Rock 7/2, Yet to score but he comes here on the back of a good fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) 65 days ago. That form has been franked so a bold showing is on the cards off a falling mark. Hasn't run badly on his two starts for this yard but now 0-12 and needs something extra.
8
8
|PU| (8) (18/1 +78%) Gold Ring
18
18/1(+78%)
(8) Gold Ring 18/1, Arrives out of sorts, tenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 25 days ago. Others appeal more. Lost his way on the Flat last year and has struggled over hurdles the last twice.
7
7
|PU| (7) (40/1 -627%) Derracrin
40
40/1(-627%)
(7) Derracrin 40/1, Won over fences at Hexham in May but off since pulled up in handicap chase there following month. Needs to hit the ground running back in this sphere after an absence. Pulled up in June 2023 and absent since but won off this mark over fences that May.
13:20 Carlisle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
The Irish raider BISHBASHBOSH remains a maiden but her recent efforts in defeat suggest that she could prove to be a class above this moderate field. C'est Different has shown some promise in novice hurdles and should not be discounted on his handicap debut, although he will need to improve to beat the selection. Others to note are Always A Reason and Kingston Rock.
Not as competitive as the numbers suggest and KINGSTON ROCK is taken to build on a good Newcastle fifth last time out to get off the mark. Always A Reason could emerge as the chief threat now handicapping, with in-form Irish raider Bishbashbosh also firmly in the picture. Wee Alki completes the shortlist.
Sam Thomas is 3-6 at Carlisle and C'EST DIFFERENT is taken to make a winning handicap debut, having travelled from South Wales.
(3) Shomen Uchi 9/2, Bumper winner who confirmed abundant promise of his hurdles debut near-miss when landing a maiden at Chepstow (23.6f, good to soft) in good style. That was back in March 2023 and subsequent absence is naturally a concern, but he remains with potential and is one to note now switched to fences. Useful winning hurdler who retains potential but the long absence is an obvious concern.
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4
2nd (4) (4/1 +43%) Lunar Discovery
4
4/1(+43%)
(4) Lunar Discovery 4/1, Dual bumper winner who also won a pair of novice hurdles last season. Bettered what she showed on debut in this sphere when second in a 4-runner Ayr handicapr (20.5f, soft) last month, but that form still leaves her some way short of what'll be required to topple Butch on these terms. Capable mare but would appear to be relying on the favourite being off his game.
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1
3rd (1) (2/5 +25%) Butch
0.4
2/5(+25%)
(1) Butch 2/5, Progressed into a useful performer over hurdles last term and promises to make an even better chaser, a theory backed up by his successful debut in this sphere at Leicester (2½m, soft). Didn't have much to beat that day but created a fine impression all the same and he's clearly a smart prospect. Useful hurdler who made the most of a straightforward opening on his chase debut.
2
2
|PU| (2) (80/1 -567%) Barrowdale
80
80/1(-567%)
(2) Barrowdale 80/1, Wide-margin winner of 23f Uttoxeter maiden hurdle in February 2022 and has the look of a real chasing type. However, his jumping looked pretty shaky on debut in this sphere following a mammoth absence at Haydock in December and he has a bit to prove for now. Tailed off in a match on his chase debut and belated return at Haydock two months ago.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,
13:50 Carlisle Maiden Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
BUTCH readily outclassed his rivals when making a winning start over fences at Leicester in December and Olly Murphy's eight-year-old is hard to oppose once again, despite a 7lb penalty. Lunar Discovery may prove to be the main threat after filling second place at Ayr last month, although Shomen Uchi showed ability over hurdles and could have a say on his return from a 701-day break.
Having impressed with his accurate jumping on chase debut at Leicester, BUTCH should have little trouble following up here before going on to better things. Shomen Uchi has been absent for the best part of two years, but he looked promising in bumpers/over hurdles and it'll be interesting to see how he gets on now tackling the larger obstacles. Lunar Discovery didn't do much wrong on her second chase start at Ayr but she lacks the potential of the aforementioned rivals.
It's difficult to see past Cheltenham entrant BUTCH, a smart hurdler who passed his first test over fences with ease.
13:50 Carlisle Maiden Chase (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(3) Malicash 5/4, Fair form in bumpers for Ewan Whillans and made a positive start over hurdles for new connections when second of 10 in 17f course novice in October. Two lesser efforts followed in November but claims if a subsequent wind operation sparks a return to form. Hasn't kicked on from hurdle debut 2nd here, but wind op could help him get back on track.
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8
2nd (8) (9/2 +44%) See A Stride
4.5
9/2(+44%)
(8) See A Stride 9/2, Ex-Irish mare who has performed respectably in a couple of Musselburgh handicap hurdles for her new yard this winter. Ought to be competitive back in a maiden. 0-12 and limited, but respectable runs in handicaps the last twice; can give good account.
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5
3rd (5) (9/4 -64%) Saint Malinas
2.25
9/4(-64%)
(5) Saint Malinas 9/4, £60,000 point recruit who made an encouraging start to his hurdle career when 6 lengths second at Hexham (2½m, soft) in December. Big player with improvement on the cards. Point winner who was runner-up on hurdle debut at Hexham and has leading claims.
4
7
4th (7) (66/1 -267%) Merry Shuil
66
66/1(-267%)
(7) Merry Shuil 66/1, 100/1 when well held in a Punchestown bumper for Leonard Flynn last January. Joined an in-form stable for his hurdle career but would need to see market support to consider. Wears a first-time hood. Well beaten at 100-1 in sole Irish bumper but in a hot race; check betting on stable debut.
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2
5th (2) (13/2 -8%) Ki Woo
6.5
13/2(-8%)
(2) Ki Woo 13/2, Fair maiden hurdler in France but ran below that level when sixth of 11 in 2m Uttoxeter maiden for new yard in December. The tongue tie he wore on all starts goes back on now. Went close in France last April; soundly beaten the next twice but not written off.
6th
1
6th (1) (12/1 -33%) Jomig Des Bois
12
12/1(-33%)
(1) Jomig Des Bois 12/1, £45,000 buy after winning point in Ireland in October 2021 but not seen again until finishing seventh of 12 in a 17f course novice hurdle last February. More than hinted at ability on that occasion but absent again since. 8yo who has raced just twice; won a 3m point on debut and each-way possibilities today.
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6
7th (6) (125/1 -25%) Uncertain Terms
125
125/1(-25%)
(6) Uncertain Terms 125/1, Maiden pointer who was well beaten in a couple of maiden hurdles last month. Likely booked for another struggle. Displayed ability in points but tailed off at big odds last month on first two hurdle runs.
4
4
|PU| (4) (250/1 -67%) Present For Me
250
250/1(-67%)
(4) Present For Me 250/1, Offered little in 3 bumpers in 2023. Has a hood added now hurdling after an absence. Outsider. Tailed off in three bumpers in 2023; absent since; now goes hurdling.
14:20 Carlisle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
SAINT MALINAS was purchased for 60,000 pounds after winning between the flags in Ireland last year and the six-year-old showed promise when second on his Rules debut at Hexham in December. With the benefit of that outing, he could take plenty of stopping in a weak event. Malicash has not built on a promising hurdling bow over 2m1f here in October but may improve for a recent wind operation. See A Stride is next best.
This looks a decent chance for SAINT MALINAS to build on his promising hurdle debut second at Hexham in December. If a recent breathing operation helps Malicash to recapture the form he showed when second here in the autumn he could pose the main threat ahead of See A Stride.
Point winner SAINT MALINAS was second on his hurdle debut at Hexham in December and this looks a good opportunity to go one better.
14:20 Carlisle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(4) Tanganyika 11/4, Won twice in handicap hurdles last season and has already bettered that form over fences, opening his chase account at the third attempt when scoring at Market Rasen (23.9f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Major player with better still to come. Led close home at Market Rasen and today's stiffer test should be right up his street.
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6
2nd (6) (10/1 +17%) Not Sure
10
10/1(+17%)
(6) Not Sure 10/1, Three time winner in handicap chases, but went backwards from this season's reappearance when well held at Windsor (28.7f, good to soft) last month. Has dropped below his last winning mark, though he has a bit to prove at present. Well handicapped on last season's best efforts but a major turnaround is required.
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3
3rd (3) (5/2 -33%) Fortunate Man
2.5
5/2(-33%)
(3) Fortunate Man 5/2, Won 2 of 4 races over hurdles and made third start over fences a winning one when landing an Aintree handicap (25f, soft) on Boxing Day. Ran at least as well when second at Windsor (28.7f, good to soft) last month and he's not taken lightly. 6yo novice who has been showing strong and progressive form, and he's a key player.
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1
4th (1) (9/1 -100%) The Wolf
9
9/1(-100%)
(1) The Wolf 9/1, Not straightforward but arrives chasing a hat-trick after taking small-field handicaps at Huntingdon (23.6f, good) and Leicester (22.7f, good to firm) in November. Remains feasibly treated on old form but this is a tougher contest than of late. Two quick wins in November and remains well treated on his old form; respected.
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7
5th (7) (10/3 +52%) Raceview Road
3.333333
10/3(+52%)
(7) Raceview Road 10/3, Made a winning chase debut at Kelso (21.6f) in April last year and ran well next 3 starts, runner-up at this C&D in November. Shaped better than pulling up would suggest at Kelso (32.4f, soft) last time, so he could bounce back with cheekpieces applied. Didn't see out 4m last time but good second over C&D previously in a hot contest.
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2
6th (2) (40/1 -21%) Lieutenant Command
40
40/1(-21%)
(2) Lieutenant Command 40/1, Useful handicap chaser at best for Noel Meade. Making second start back after a 16-month absence, runner-up at this course (20.9f, soft) in December, but failed to repeat that effort when pulled up at Musselburgh 16 days ago. Has since left Tim Reed. 125-1 second here in December but pulled up at Musselburgh since and stamina is a doubt.
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5
7th (5) (8/1 -45%) Geryville
8
8/1(-45%)
(5) Geryville 8/1, With blinkers refitted, ended a lengthy losing run at this course (20f) last March and suited by return to more positive tactics when also successful at Wetherby (19.4f, heavy) 25 days ago. Step back up in trip no problem and and he could be in the mix. Course winner who scored over 2m3f at Wetherby latest; lots of good form at staying trips.
14:50 Carlisle Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
The Wolf is attempting to complete a hat-trick after justifying favouritism in good style at Leicester in November and he holds an obvious chance off 4lb higher. However, it may pay to side with FORTUNATE MAN, who took the silver medal home in this grade over an extended 3m4f at Windsor last month and only has a 1lb higher mark to contend with today. The six-year-old might only need to reproduce that level of form in order to make it two wins out of his last three starts. Geryville completes the shortlist.
TANGANYIKA built on the promise of his chasing debut effort at the second attempt when winning readily at Market Rasen 13 days ago, getting the better of a progressive type, and he can follow up with further improvement to come. Fortunate Man has also made a positive start to his chasing career and is respected, with Geryville the pick of the remainder.
Stamina looked a strong suit for TANGANYIKA (nap) when he won at Market Rasen recently and today's stiffer track should prove ideal.
(5) Joltin N Jiving 1/1, £40,000 Irish point winner who shaped well when second on his Bangor hurdle debut (17f, soft) in November. Should have more to offer and leading claims. Point winner who was runner-up at Bangor on hurdle debut and could have major part to play.
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2
2nd (2) (6/1 -100%) Kahavari
6
6/1(-100%)
(2) Kahavari 6/1, Fair hurdle winner in France. Respected on first outing for new stable, particularly if the betting vibes are positive. Showed promise in France and has joined good yard for British career; one to consider.
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1
3rd (1) (2/1 -7%) Pigeon House
2
2/1(-7%)
(1) Pigeon House 2/1, Dual handicap hurdle winner for Jessie Harrington in Ireland in the first half of the season. Creditable second in novices on first 3 outings for Jennie Candlish and can be excused latest run over 3m. Should go well back over a more suitable trip with a first-time visor replacing cheekpieces. Soundly beaten last time but in hot Musselburgh novice; leading claims on earlier form.
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4
4th (4) (80/1 +20%) Caramelo Rapido
80
80/1(+20%)
(4) Caramelo Rapido 80/1, Third in a bumper for Max Young in the autumn but beaten a long way in 2 hurdles since joining Mark Walford. Outsider again. Third in point/bumper but well beaten at big odds this year on first two hurdle starts.
5th
8
5th (8) (25/1 +24%) Sovereign Star
25
25/1(+24%)
(8) Sovereign Star 25/1, Placed in Irish points back in 2022 but no real promise in a bumper and 2 hurdles in the first half of 2024. Has had wind surgery ahead of return. Joltin N Jiving looks very much the yard number one. Point runner-up but unable to reproduce that promise on his three rules starts.
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6
6th (6) (18/1 +28%) Little Roger
18
18/1(+28%)
(6) Little Roger 18/1, From a family which has served connections very well. Showed ability when fourth on Newcastle bumper debut in December but has run poorly in another bumper there since. Hurdle debut. Hurdle debut; improvement needed but stable has done very well with his family.
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3
7th (3) (14/1 +65%) Buzz Iceclear
14
14/1(+65%)
(3) Buzz Iceclear 14/1, Point recruit who looks more one for handicaps over longer trips based on his 2 hurdle runs in recent weeks. Has shown some ability but not enough to suggest he's the one to be on today.
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7
8th (7) (28/1 +44%) Rogue Sea
28
28/1(+44%)
(7) Rogue Sea 28/1, Fairly useful at best on the Flat in 2023 but struggled in 2 outings in that sphere last year and always behind after virtually refusing to race on last month's hurdle debut. Pigeon House surely the stable first string. Lost his way on the Flat and reluctant to race when tailed off on recent hurdle debut.
15:20 Carlisle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Pigeon House sports a first-time visor and sets a fair standard with a rating of 125, but his fifth-placed effort in a better race at Musselburgh earlier in the month tempers enthusiasm . With that in mind, JOLTIN N JIVING get the nod. Donald McCain's five-year-old ran a debut full of promise when only finding Junker d'Allier, who is now rated 127, too good. With the likelihood of more to come, he may be the one to beat. Kahavari is the pick of the remainder.
JOLTIN N JIVING can make the most of the 12 lb he receives from Pigeon House and strike at the second time of asking over hurdles. French-recruit Kahavari could also play a prominent role on his British debut.
Preference is for PIGEON HOUSE, who has shown some solid form since joining Jennie Candlish and drops back in trip today.
15:20 Carlisle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(4) Lady Babs 9/2, All four hurdle wins have been at Market Rasen including latest victory in a 10-runner handicap hurdle 13 days ago. Quick turnaround should be no issue but needs to prove she can follow up that performance away from her favourite track. Won at Market Rasen recently but that course brings out the best in her.
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7
2nd (7) (6/1 +73%) Breadalbane Lass
6
6/1(+73%)
(7) Breadalbane Lass 6/1, Showed little in maiden/novice hurdles but showed a bit more promise on handicap debut, shaping better than her finishing position (seventh of 12) when not ideally placed in a slowly-run affair. However, needs to improve for this slightly longer trip if she's to trouble the best of these. Lightly raced but soundly beaten at 33-1 on last month's handicap debut at Ayr.
3
5
3rd (5) (9/2 +50%) Kellie's Dream
4.5
9/2(+50%)
(5) Kellie's Dream 9/2, Dual hurdles winner when campaigned in Ireland (at up to 18f) and ran to a fairly consistent level for this yard last season, without managing to finish in the places. Should strip fitter for reappearance run last month and not ruled out from falling handicap mark. Reduced mark appeals on best efforts last spring; didn't run badly at Catterick on return.
4
6
4th (6) (25/1 +11%) Mullins Cross
25
25/1(+11%)
(6) Mullins Cross 25/1, Dual winner for John Joseph Hanlon (latest victory at Bangor over 16.6f in December 2023). Unable to match that form since and although probably needed the run when down the field in a Sedgefield handicap on first run for current yard, she needs a significant step forward from that effort. Tailed off on recent comeback at Sedgefield when 50-1 and it's hard to be confident.
5th
2
5th (2) (11/4 -47%) Mavis Pike
2.75
11/4(-47%)
(2) Mavis Pike 11/4, Made all on handicap debut at Fakenham in October and doubled her tally over hurdles when victorious at the same venue 29 days ago, held up and found plenty for pressure to deny a well-backed favourite. No surprise to see a return to more positive tactics today and holds a good chance. Made it 2-4 in handicaps at Fakenham last month and could continue to progress; key player.
6th
1
6th (1) (11/2 -144%) Reel Rosie
5.5
11/2(-144%)
(1) Reel Rosie 11/2, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat and off mark over hurdles at second attempt (Sedgefield, 19.9f, good) but below that form when third over same C&D last month, stamina likely stretched on softer ground. Few miles on the clock in this sphere and respected on handicap debut with yard among winners. Won Sedgefield maiden in November; soft going may not have been ideal back there last time.
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3
7th (3) (12/1 0%) O'faolains Glory
12
12/1(0%)
(3) O'faolains Glory 12/1, Twice a winner for Ian Patrick Donoghue (sole hurdles win came over 19.8f at Downpatrick) but went off the boil in final two starts of last year, latest when down the field in a chase on Boxing Day. Starts life over the smaller obstacles for new yard but has a bit to find off current handicap mark. Stable debut; case can be made on form as recent as November but well beaten twice since.
15:55 Carlisle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
MAVIS PIKE beat a well-fancied rival by just under a length at Fakenham last month and the handicapper might have been kind to only put her up 5lb for that display. If the daughter of Pether's Moon remains in similar form, she could prove very tough to beat. Lady Babs produced an 18/1 surprise when victorious at Market Rasen last time and should be thereabouts off 3lb higher, while Reel Rosie needs considering on her handicap debut in this sphere.
Not the strongest of contests and MAVIS PIKE looks the most solid option, having knuckled down to defeat a well-fancied rival on her latest outing. She can follow up that victory at the expense of handicap debutante Reel Rosie, whose yard is in great form. Lady Babs may have to settle for minor honours away from Market Rasen.
A chance is taken on KELLIE'S DREAM, who is on a handy mark on form as recent as last spring and could improve for her recent comeback.
(6) Hello Judge 7/1, Successful 3 times over the larger obstacles last season, including this race off 5 lb lower, and made a positive return when fourth at Hexham. Well held next 2 starts, however, so needs to bounce back. Below par elsewhere the last twice but this two-time C&D winner could bounce back.
2
2
2nd (2) (10/1 +29%) Indian Louis
10
10/1(+29%)
(2) Indian Louis 10/1, Better chaser than hurdler and back on track when doubling his tally over fences at Perth (21f, soft) in September. Good second over C&D next time before stiff task from out of the handicap at Musselburgh. Respected back off his proper mark. Progressive form in the autumn (including C&D); tough task last time; could bounce back.
3
11
3rd (11) (8/1 +64%) Nights In Venice
8
8/1(+64%)
(11) Nights In Venice 8/1, Got off the mark over fences at Ayr (20.5f) a year ago. Better for return when third here (3m) 2 weeks ago but needs to take another step forward. 2m4f winner who was third of 15 over 3m here recently and might not be far away.
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8
4th (8) (7/2 -27%) Tommy Combats
3.5
7/2(-27%)
(8) Tommy Combats 7/2, Showed plenty over hurdles last season and stepped up on his encouraging reappearance/chase debut when landing a 10-runner Hexham handicap (15.6f, soft) in December. Good second at Ayr since and return to further here will suit. More to come and tops the shortlist. Has run well over 1m7f/2m the last twice and this step back up in trip could be a plus.
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3
5th (3) (33/1 -32%) Trac
33
33/1(-32%)
(3) Trac 33/1, A 3-time winner last season but yet to fire this time around, pulled up in handicap chase at Haydock (19.9f, soft) 49 days ago. Needs a big step forward. Pulled up last time but 3 wins last term; shouldn't be written off after just one poor run.
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6th (9) (16/1 -60%) Kuzco
16
16/1(-60%)
(9) Kuzco 16/1, Showed ability without troubling the judge over hurdles and matched form in that sphere when second of 4 on handicap chase debut at Market Rasen (17.2f). However, ran poorly at Doncaster since and headgear now applied. Disappointing last time but promising chase debut previously & this 5yo is not written off.
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10
7th (10) (14/1 +0%) Leitrim Chief
14
14/1(+0%)
(10) Leitrim Chief 14/1, Showed ability over hurdles and stepped up on his chase debut when third of 12 in a Hexham handicap (15.6f, heavy) in April. Not in same form both starts this season, however, and headgear now given a whirl. On a handy mark but twice soundly beaten this winter and needs to raise his game.
4
4
|F| (4) (8/1 -14%) Catch Catchfire
8
8/1(-14%)
(4) Catch Catchfire 8/1, From a good jumping family and left his uneventful hurdles exploits well behind in first-time headgear when scoring at Leicester on chase/handicap bow. Built on that at the second attempt when resuming winning ways at Sedgefield 3 weeks ago and he remains unexposed. Progressive 6yo who is 2-3 over fences and could take latest 7lb rise in his stride.
7
7
|F| (7) (14/1 -17%) Whoshotthesheriff
14
14/1(-17%)
(7) Whoshotthesheriff 14/1, Useful chaser in his prime. Lost his way for Phil Kirby and ran poorly last time after some initial promise for this yard. Tongue strap on 1st time and headgear back on. 11yo who continues to drop down the weights but was well beaten at Catterick recently.
1
1
|U| (1) (5/2 +25%) Diamond Dice
2.5
5/2(+25%)
(1) Diamond Dice 5/2, Winner of a Ludlow maiden hurdle a year ago and held form pretty well since. Chase debut brought about some improvement when second at Wincanton 18 days ago, clear of rest, and big shout off similar mark. Clear second on last month's chase debut at Wincanton and is in with a chance.
5
5
|PU| (5) (125/1 -213%) Hermes Boy
125
125/1(-213%)
(5) Hermes Boy 125/1, Hard to catch right nowadays and best watched after a low-key start/return for this yard at Ayr last month. Well beaten on last month's stable and seasonal debut at Ayr and others have less to prove.
16:30 Carlisle Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
CATCH CATCHFIRE has improved markedly since being sent chasing, recording wins at Leicester and Sedgefield either side of a below-par Catterick display, where conditions were perhaps too quick for him. A 7lb rise for his latest win ought to be no barrier to success here with further progress likely and he is preferred to Diamond Dice, who shaped with considerable promise on his fencing bow at Wincanton last month. Tommy Combats should appreciate a step up in trip and he is another to consider.
The progressive TOMMY COMBATS will be suited by this longer trip over fences and can resume winning ways. Catch Catchfire is also on the upgrade and rates a big threat, with Diamond Dice also feared having pulled clear of the rest when a good second on his chase debut at Wincanton.
The step up in trip looks a likely plus for the unexposed 6yo TOMMY COMBATS, who is taken to add to his win at Hexham in December.
(1) Portnacoo 3/1, Consistent sort landed hat-trick at Downpatrick this season and has been running as well as ever in two starts since, hitting usual flat spot when fourth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft) last month. Solid claims. Engaged 4.40 Punchestown Sunday. Has run well on first two starts for this yard; in the mix; declared Punchestown yesterday.
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2nd (5) (9/2 -35%) Ruby Island
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(5) Ruby Island 9/2, Fairly useful in bumpers and won first 2 starts over hurdles in 2022/23. Very lightly raced since but has run creditably in two starts for new stable, latest when suited by step up in trip second of 7 at Ayr (20.4f, soft). This test should be stiff enough and makes appeal off this sort of mark. Solid efforts on first two starts for this yard and can give another good account today.
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3rd (2) (4/6 +62%) Broughshane
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(2) Broughshane 4/6, Progressive, lightly-raced sort is 2 from 3 in handicap hurdles this season and beat a subsequent two-time winner when landing an 8-runner contest at Southwell (20.4f, good) in November. Off since but has run well fresh before and holds leading claims. Made it 2-3 in handicaps at Southwell and the clear runner-up has firmly boosted that form.
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4th (4) (25/1 -108%) Dollar Collar
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(4) Dollar Collar 25/1, Irish point winner quickly reached a fair level over hurdles last year but has regressed this season, pulled up on first two starts over fences/hurdles this winter. Minor improvement when managing to complete (a well-beaten fifth of 7) at Ayr last month but best to look elsewhere for win purposes. Won maiden hurdle at Hexham last March but has struggled this season.
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5th (3) (22/1 -83%) Singapore Trip
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(3) Singapore Trip 22/1, Returned to the pick of his French form to open his account on British soil in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f) in May but disappointing in two runs this season, latest after 3-months off when trailing the field at Wetherby 16 days ago. Shouldn't lack for fitness but others preferred. Won at Perth last May but well beaten at Wetherby the last twice; has to get back on track.
17:05 Carlisle Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow
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BROUGHSHANE defeated a progressive rival at Southwell in November and although he's 9lb higher today, he appears to hold every chance of following up. His biggest threat might arrive in the form of Ruby Island, who has posted two creditable efforts in defeat this season, for all that more will be needed to topple the selection. Big Storm Brewing hasn't show much so far, but the switch to handicaps could spark an improved performance.
Having defeated an improving rival under a positive ride last time, BROUGHSHANE may be able to dictate this race from the front and make it 3 wins from 4 starts in handicap hurdles. Ruby Island seemingly retains plenty of ability and could be a threat from her current mark, while Irish-raider Portnacoo has been a model of consistency this season.
The progressive 7yo BROUGHSHANE made it 2-3 in handicaps when winning at Southwell and the clear runner-up has won his next two.
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